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The Arrival

Name: The Arrival
Rating: 3 (4 reviews)
ISBN: 9780734415868

By Shaun Tan

In a city without words, can one lonely traveller find his way home?

evocative · poignant · imaginative

Pageticker community rating

Average 3, from 4 readers

Genres

Fantasy Historical Fiction Graphic Novels

What is The Arrival about?

In this captivating wordless graphic novel, a man leaves his family and homeland to seek a better life in a strange, fantastical city. He faces bewildering customs, peculiar creatures, and an indecipherable language. Through resilience and the kindness of strangers, he navigates this unfamiliar world, striving to reunite with his loved ones and build a hopeful future.

About the author

Shaun Tan is an award-winning Australian author and illustrator, best known for his imaginative picture books like 'The Arrival' and 'The Lost Thing'. He loves creating detailed drawings that tell magical stories. Shaun hopes his books inspire young readers to use their imagination and see the world in new and exciting ways.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2014

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